Paul copan, a personal friend for many years, exemplifies the virtues that he says christian philosophers should develop. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old testament is. I just updated paul copan texts and corroborations due to finding out that he is due to publish a new book in due timecirca tjanuary 2010 ad however, the book is available now on amazon, it is titled, is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god and is an expanded version of his essays such as yahweh wars and the canaanites divinelymandated genocide or. Origins turns much of what christians learned in sunday school on its head in a revealing comparison of the genesis narrative to the competing pagan narrative of the day.
Paul copan is a christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. This second installment, featuring writings from eighteen respected apologists such as gary habermas and ben witherington, addresses challenges from noted new atheists like richard dawkins the god delusion and other contemporary. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey of philosophys basic aims and categories and an. His books include the gospel in the marketplace of ideas, an introduction to biblical ethics, creation out of nothing, did god really command genocide.
Paul copan helps us truly understand the world of the old testament and how it relates to us today. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Paul copan books list of books by author paul copan. A little book for new philosophers little books series. A little book for new philosophers why and how to study. We should also consider gods robust explanatory power. Paul copan responds to the new atheist stance that the god of the old testament is a moral monster. Books by paul copan author of is god a moral monster. Deflating the slogans that leave christians speechless, and more on. Paul copan s most popular book is is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. Origins surprises and amazes all seekers, new believers, and veterans of scripture alike as it devastates the polytheistic, pagan assumptions and. Paul copan has a bachelor of arts degree in biblical studies from.
Matthew flannagan phd, university of otago is a researcher and a teaching pastor at takanini community church in. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Paul copan is currently a professor of philosophy and ethics at the palm beach atlantic university, where he also holds the endowed pledger family chair. He is the author of several apologetics books and lives with his wife and five children in florida. Contending with christianitys critics is book two in a series on modern christian apologetics that began with the popular passionate conviction. The author or editor of thirty books, including creation out of nothing. He is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university. Many christians see little point in studying philosophy, but copan. Paul copan and matthew flannagan does the bible condone genocide. Paul copan is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university, usa. Video a spanish translation of my recent prageru video true for you, but not for me.
Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query. He is the author of several popular apologetics books, including is god a moral monster. Paul copan has 48 books on goodreads with 14655 ratings. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament. Is philosophy anything more than a preparation for apologetics. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old t. He is the coeditor, with paul moser, of the rationality of theism 2003 and, with chad meister, of the routledge companion to philosophy of religion 2012 and philosophy of religion. In a little book for new philosophers, copan offers a concise introduction to the study of philosophy. The ancient impact and modern implications of genesis 111. A little book for new philosophers by paul copan is an excellent, short guide as to why and how to study philosophy. Classic and contemporary issues 2007, and coauthor, with william craig, of creation out. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey of philosophys basic aims and categories and an apology for its proper function in the life of the christian. He has written and edited over 25 books in the area of philosophy of religion. A volume from the ivp little books series, a little book for new philosophers offers newcomers and veterans alike a concise introduction to the study of philosophy.
In this timely and readable book, apologist paul copan takes on some of the most. Paul copan is professor and the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university, usa. Published in paul copan and william lane craig, eds. A little book for new philosophers ivp academic, and the. In a little book for new philosophers, paul copan offers a concise introduction to the study of philosophy. See all books authored by paul copan, including is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god, and true for you, but not for me. Whats the point of studying philosophy when we have theology. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have. See all books authored by paul copan, including is god a moral monster making sense. Gundry professor of biblical studies, westmont college copan takes on current new atheist biblical critics and powerfully addresses virtually every.
Gundry professor of biblical studies, westmont college copan takes on current new atheist biblical critics and. Paul copan has 49 books on goodreads with 14916 ratings. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Discount prices on books by paul copan, including titles like origins. Paul copan phd, marquette university is the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university. Making sense of the old testament god by paul copan available from rakuten kobo. Paul copan is a christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and. This second installment, featuring writings from eighteen respected apologists such as gary habermas and ben witherington, addresses challenges from noted new atheists like richard dawkins the god delusion and other.
I agreed with only about half of copans conclusions, but his book. Paul copans new book is god a moral monster making. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. His reflections on this subject are convicting and humbling, making his book a worthwhile read. The ancient impact and modern implications of genesis 111 coauthored with douglas jacoby. Not far into paul copans a little book for new philosophers. A guide to everyday apologetics all with baker, and loving wisdom. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. But as paul copan contends, it is possible to affirm theologys preeminence without diminishing the value and contribution of philosophy. Paul copan is the author of is god a moral monster. Contending with christianitys critics and passionate conviction are the result of national apologetics conferences sponsored by the evangelical philosophical society. A biblical, philosophical, and scientific exploration with william lane craig, 2004, the rationality of theism with with paul k. Moser, 2003, the routledge companion to philosophy of religion with chad v.
Why and how to study philosophy i thought to myself, this may become required reading for all introductory courses in bible and theology programs. Relatively few bible readers are familiar with the world of the ancient near east, centered in. The first two chapters are absolutely fantastic and rightly demonstrate a place for philosophy within christianity. But as paul copan contends in a little book for new philosophers, it is possible to affirm theologys preeminence without diminishing the value and contribution of philosophy. Author bio paul copan is a professor and the pledger family chair of philosophy and ethics at palm beach atlantic university in west palm beach, florida. In defense of the bible a comprehensive apologetic for the authority of scripture, edited by steven b. This book is notable for giving a very short, cogent summary of why it is reasonable to believe that god exists, as the author notes as follows.
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